Ingredients
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- 8 oz pitted dates
- 2 cups almonds
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- a sprinkle salt
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 3 tbsp coconut milk
Instructions
- Pour dates into food processor or small high powered blender. Blend until dates clump and form a ball.
- Disperse dates in food processor with hands, add in almonds, cocoa powder, shredded coconut and salt. Process ingredients until well blended. It may help to scrape the sides to help process the ingredients better.
- Add almond extract and almond milk to the food processor. Blend the ingredients until well blended (A somewhat sticky, balled mixture should form)
- Remove mixture from food processor and roll into equal sized balls. It should make between 10-12 energy balls.
- With the additional 1/4 cup of shredded coconut, add it to the food processor. Blend for 30-60 secs or until shreds form a dusting of coconut. Pour coconut dust into a bowl.
- Roll each energy ball in the coconut dust. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate (up to 7 days).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American